Sheni & Teni's World
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Why I will always champion diversity in toys, and you should too!
In the dynamic landscape of the toy industry, a significant shift is underway, challenging traditional norms and embracing diversity. The conversation around diversity in toys has gained momentum in recent years, as parents, educators, and advocates recognise the importance of offering children a more inclusive play experience. Let's examine the impact diversity in toys can have on shaping young minds and fostering a more inclusive society.... -
The importance of a culturally diverse playroom
As a parent, you want your child to have access to a variety of toys that will help them learn and grow. You want your children to be well rounded, empathetic and considerate, not just to loved ones, but to people they might be meeting for the first time. Here are some facts about how culturally diverse toys can help you achieve this: -
Children's Books on Empathy, Consideration and Kindness
You want your children to be happy, healthy, and strong…but I think most of all you want them to be kindhearted, empathetic and considerate - leaving the world a better place than they found it…am I right or am I right? 😉
Apart from living out these values and being an example for our kids, I think books are a fantastic way of introducing and encouraging the concept of empathy and kindness to children and getting them to think about the impact of their words and actions.
Here are some books in no particular order, loved by the boys, that do this so well, IMO:
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5 Ways to Encourage Empathy in your Preschooler
Ever consciously thought about how best to provoke discussions of responsibility, compassion, and mindfulness with young children? I think these are all concepts that should be introduced to and instilled in children from a young age so that they don’t depart from such behaviours as they grow up and face the ‘big bad world’. -
Love Languages Are Not Just For Lovers
I thought about how we show love to our Littles and how easy it is to do so through the right toys. For me, these are mainly open-ended toys. Toys that can be used in a variety of ways depending on the child, their mood and how they may be feeling on any given day ie toys that encourage imagination and foster creativity like building blocks, magnetic tiles, figurines among many others.